Miniature Travelling Shrine (Gau)
Datec.1900
Place of ManufactureAsia
MediumMaterial: copper
DimensionsOverall (width includes the rings): 9.3 x 9.9 x 1.5 cm
ClassificationsDECORATIVE ART
Credit LineGiven in Memory of Our Good Friend, Ann Ainsworth by Geoff and Val Stewart
Object number2009.030.003
DescriptionRectangular shrine has a raised relief (repousse) image of six Buddha figures on the front, Sakyamuni at centre. There is a four pronged motif with Tibetan characters on back and two metal rings protrude on either side. Possible devotional materials are enclosed inside the shrine.Status
Not on view
c.1900
1903
